I feared people would burn to death, says 7/7 survivor

A survivor of the 7/7 bombings told the inquest today that he feared his fellow passengers would burn to death if they were not rescued in time.

Jude Obi was on the Piccadilly line when Jermaine Lindsay, 19, set off his rucksack of explosives between King's Cross and Russell Square, killing 26.

Mr Obi climbed over people to leave the carriage, and walked with a group along the track to Russell Square. After helping the injured to the platform he argued with officials.

He told the Royal Courts of Justice: "My main concern was there was going to be a fire and people would burn to death. I kept asking people on the platform, saying we need to get people out of this train."

He said he was not allowed back after promising to bring help to an injured woman, and he thought it was a "long time" before rescue workers went down the tunnel.

Fiona Canby, barrister for Transport for London, said emergency services had already been called and a station employee had gone to the train. The hearing continues.